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Griech-Polelle taught at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio for several years before coming to Pacific Lutheran University as Mayer Chair in Holocaust Studies. She specializes in Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, Genocide Studies, the Role of Roman Catholic Church leadership in Nazi Germany, and European Women’s history. Dr. Griech-Polelle has published several books, including her most recent one: Antisemitism and the Holocaust: Language, Rhetoric and the Traditions of Hatred, Second

2013, 2014-15 American Leadership Forum Seminar 2013 His oratorio Drum Taps: Nine Poems on Themes of War was accepted as a nominee for the Pulitzer Prize in Music 2008 Artist Trust G.A.P. Grant recipient for music recording project 2001 “Composer of the Year” award from the Washington State Music Teacher’s Association 1991 Burlington Northern Award for Excellence in Teaching 1990 Ostwald Award for FireWorks, American Bandmaster's Association 1984 1st prize awarded to Scherzo for a Bitter Moon

, Storytelling praxis for courageous and resilient women’s leadership [Conference session; co-presented with Harris, N. R., & Plascencia Saldana, B.], San Francisco, CA (2021, November) NASPA Region V Senior Student Affairs Officers Retreat, Cultivating critical creativity [Conference session], Virtual (2021, August) NASPA Western Regional Conference, Connecting through creativity: Developing habits of “everyday creativity” in student affairs [Conference session; co-presented with Betron, L.], Portland OR

Antonio, TX (February 2007) Selected Articles Galante, Brian. "Vibrato and Choral Acoustics: Common Voice Science Issues for the Choral Conductor." Choral Journal Vol. 51, February 2011: 67-75. Accolades Leadership and Service Award, Washington ACDA Recipient of multiple ASCAP Plus awards Professional Memberships/Organizations American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) College Music Society (CMS) National Collegiate Choral Organization

weaving career, championing the accomplishments of his daughters Laura and Sara, celebrating the arrival of his grand daughter, and spending countless hours running and walking the family dogs. We are grateful for all that Brian has contributed during his career of over four decades of service to PLU. We are grateful for his tireless dedication to students. We are grateful for his passion for sharing the excitement of field geology and his leadership in making field experiences as essential part of